Zoned BCZ: BCZ stands for Base Community Zoning, which is a special type of zoning district in Baldwin County, Alabama. Here's what you need to know about it:
- Simplicity in Unzoned Areas: BCZ is meant to provide a basic level of zoning in mainly rural parts of the county that were previously unzoned.
- Flexibility: It focuses on protecting existing uses and minimizing restrictions while still offering some land use guidance.
- Trigger for More Regulation: BCZ is a temporary status. If a landowner wants to make major changes (like new commercial development or subdivisions), it triggers a switch to traditional, more detailed zoning
Key Characteristics:
- Limited Regulations: BCZ has a concise ordinance compared to other zoning districts, focusing mainly on setbacks (distances from property lines) and ensuring projects don't get too close to potential wetlands.
- Land Disturbance Permit: A special "Unzoned Land Disturbance Permit" is required for certain ground-disturbing activities within 50 feet of potential wetlands.
Jeremy Sullivan
RE/MAX Paradise
